Gareth Widdop believes both him and George Williams can play in the same England side

However, Widdop insists it is not one or the other – or Kevin Brown after he played so well in June’s Test against Samoa – it could be both.

That in turn may place more pressure on the likes of Luke Gale, who wore the number seven shirt in the 30-10 success.

He said: “The more quality players there is to pick from, it will only strengthen the squad.

“I’m sure Wayne will have an idea about who he wants to play where but for me, I’ve got to make sure I play good rugby for the Dragons and if I get the opportunity to represent England again, I’m more than happy to.

The 28-year-old added: “At the back end of last year, Wayne gave us all things that he wanted us to work on, which will improve our game and I think everyone’s done that.

“You could see that from the Test. Samoa are a good team and individually and as a group, we played well.

“It was disappointing that I missed out through injury but good that I got to spend a week with the lads. And they played really well, which is a positive moving forward towards the World Cup and the World Cup is a big goal of mine.”

Bennett revealed England are going to play a mid-season international from 2018, something that has been sorely missing from the calendar.

England coach Wayne Bennett will name his World Cup squad on October 9

And like several Super League players did for the Samoa game, Widdop would be happy to trek across the world to play if it is on theses shores.

He said: “Mid-season Tests are big. The Aussies have State of Origin and the Test against the Kiwis.

“England have never had that so to get everyone together throughout the year and play some quality teams is only going to be beneficial.

“I’d definitely be happy to fly back if they were in England, any chance you get to represent your country is always a massive honour. Just like the English-based lads had to fly over, I’d have no problem going back.”